Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday with family and friends. It is the time of year when the calendar turns — a time for reflection on our accomplishments and a chance to look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.
When looking back at the past year, one thing that comes to mind immediately is the work of the Workforce Development Committee. They did some excellent work in 2024 under the leadership of committee chair Larry Major, Pike Industries. Check out pages 20 and 21 in the Winter issue of the magazine for an update on several events the committee participated in last fall and visit the Workforce Development page on our website for additional information.
I've emphasized throughout the year that active involvement drives both our organization and our industry forward. I couldn’t be happier with the exceptional turnout at all our events in 2024. Our recent Fall Social saw record attendance, and our newly revamped Holiday Social was another amazing display of support.
I'd also like to extend a special welcome to our new members. I'm confident you'll find great value in being part of this remarkable organization for many years to come.
Looking ahead, you won't want to miss the Annual Meeting on April 10, with registration forms available in February. This is a great networking event and an opportunity to help us welcome our new president, Will Hess, Hess Engineering & Construction Consultants and our officers and directors for 2025.
Other 2025 dates to mark in your calendar include the Summer Social on July 24 and the Equipment Showcase Open on July 25. The golf tournament is still an extremely popular and important event for us, and we're constantly working to make it better and more fun for everyone. You can look for more information and registration forms in May. Paintball Battle 2025 will happen sometime in May, but we still need to finalize the day. We'll let you know that soon. And you won’t want to miss the Fall Social, which returns to Portsmouth on November 8.
In closing, words can’t express how much of an honor and privilege it has been to serve as president, and I would like to thank all our members for their support and participation over the past year. On behalf of everyone at Good Roads, I wish you all a safe and prosperous New Year!
Sincerely,
Adam Bates
President
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